Not looking too promising to start off August!  The overcast conditions at the Olympics today can be attributed to the warm front affecting southern parts. Up here, however, within a ridge of high pressure, it is set to be our best day of the week, so enjoy the sunshine. I'm planning on mowing the lawns, but at present they're soaking wet from a heavy dew following the 2nd coldest night in July.                                     Wednesday is lined up to be our worst day of the week, as the frontal systems producing the cloud & rain move north, affecting us from later this evening & for much of Wednesday, giving overcast conditions with rain at times.
As for the rest of the week, the low seen on the chart is set to amble close by, encouraging showers, some heavy, to develop.As always in showery weather, some spots will receive much heavier rainfall amounts than others not too far away & in any event, there'll be some dry spells with sunny intervals around too.
Apart from today, temperatures are likely to fall a couple of degrees short of normal early August values.
Sorry to say, no hot, sunny, settled spells on the horizon just at present!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Following a nippy night, today will be the best of the week, with good spells of sunshine, especially this morning. Later in the afternoon, there will be an increase of cloud at high & medium heights & the sunshine will eventually turn watery. Rain is expected to follow by late evening, when the wind will also increase from the E. or SE. Temperatures should reach 19 in the sunshine & it will feel pleasant. The night be be considerably milder than last night.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	9.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.9mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	W2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	92.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----WED.1st to Sat. 4th AUGUST
Pressure charts look somewhat unsettled for the start of August, with Wednesday likely to be the worst day of the period--overcast with spells of rain. Thursday should see an improvement, though some showers seem likely & this sets the theme for Friday & Saturday which will both be showery days, especially from late morning through to evening, with some heavy ones mixed in, though with considerable variations within short distances as to amounts of rain. Winds will be light to moderate from the SE, with daytime temperatures a couple of degrees below the early August average.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Monday should have a dry morning with some sunny spells. However, cloud will begin to build up & by afternoon, a shower risk will again be present.Some spots may receive a heavy, thundery shower,while others escape largely unscathed. Winds will blow at around force 2 to 3 from the W. & again, temperatures will fall short of the seasonal average by 2 or 3 degrees.  Tonight should see cloud melting away & it will become cool.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	11.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	90.4mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---- TUES 31st JULY to FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST
A new low pressure system to the W. will dominate the period. Tuesday should prove the best day of the week, with decent spells of sunshine. Wednesday is likely to be the worst, with grey skies & spells of rain.Thursday is likely to have a cloudy start, with some further rain, though some brighter intervals by afternoon. Showery weather, with sunny intervals is lined up for Friday.  Over the period, daytime temperatures will be around 3 degrees down on normal (though feeling warmer in Tuesday's sunshine).Winds will blow mainly from between S & SE.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

It will be rather similar to Saturday. The morning should be mainly dry, but cloud will tend to bubble up, though still with a few sunny intervals. During the afternoon, the risk of showers increases, some of them heavy. Some places may largely escape, while others receive several downpours. (Try watching detailed radar forcasts to see whether or not they are a helpful guide), Winds will be from the W. around force 3 & it will be around 3 degrees cooler than the average for late July.   Later in the evening & overnight, much of the cloud will dissolve giving a fine night, though rather cool.

Temperature at obs. time today 0815	11.9
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1003mbs
Wind at observation time today	WSW3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	88.7mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----MONDAY to THURSDAY
Monday should be another day of sunshine & showers, with the highest shower risk during the afternoon.
Tuesday may well be the best day of the bunch, with dry weather & some sunny spells, though with more cloud & some rain during the evening. Wednesday & Thursday are expected to be unsettled with longer spells of rain, as a new low pressure system affects much of Britain. Temperatures throughout will be below the late July normal.

Tranquillity in the grounds of DUNS CASTLE.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Saturday will be rather cloudy & though there will be some dry spells, perhaps with a few sunny intervals, the day will become increasingly unreliable with showers around. As usual, some spots may get very little rain, while others catch a downpour. Winds will be W.force 2/3 & it will be on the cool side for late July, with a maximum of around 17(about 2 degrees below average). Tonight, showers should die out, with some clear spells

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	12.6
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.8
Barometer at observation time today	1005mbs
Wind at observation time today	SW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	87.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES for PITLOCHRY in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LLLOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----SUNDAY to WEDNESDAYOCAL LLOAREA OUTLOOKOCA OUTLOOK for SU to WEDNESDAY
Low pressure will dominate Scotland's weather & by the end of the period, a new low will start to move from the SW approaches into Britain, threatening more widespread rain. Much of the period will see broken cloud, some dry spells & a few sunny intervals. However, there will also be some showers about, with one or two heavy ones. Maximum temperatures will be a couple of degrees down on normal. There may be a longer period of rain by Tuesday night & during Wednesday.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A sunny start to the day, but cloud will be building during the morning. During the afternoon, it will be rather more cloudy generally & one or two showers are likely, though, as in all showery weather, some places may be lucky & stay totally dry, whilst others not far away, receive a downpour. Winds will be  up to force 4 from the W. with top temperatures around 18.  Tonight will see some clear spells, but a belt of showers may also pass through.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	12.4
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	17.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.4
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1011mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	85.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES in JULY---PITLOCHRY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----SATURDAY to TUESDAY
Pressure will be low to the N. of Scotland, with high pressure well out in Mid-Atlantic. This will give generally unsettled weather over Scotland, with winds generally from the west & a mixture of sunny intervals, but also more cloudy spells with showers & perhaps some longer spells of rain. Temperatures will be about 3 degrees lower than average throughout this period & it will be a case of sunny intervals, as opposed to any more prolonged spells of sunshine.Wind strengths will be mostly in the range force 3 to 4.
So still no real summer!

THE 14th CENTURY CASTLE AT DUNS in the SCOTTISH BORDERS

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Not as pleasant as yesterday, when we had liberal amounts of sunshine & temperatures up to 22 degrees. Today is likely to see more cloud, temperatures will be 4 or 5 degrees lower & there is even a chance of a little light rain at times this afternoon, though amounts should be very small.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	13.1
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	22.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	85.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES  for JULY in PITLOCHRY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---27th to 30th
Pressure will remain low to the north of Scotland, allowing rather changeable conditions with winds from a W quarter giving spells of broken cloud, a little sunshine, but also some more cloudy, showery conditions & daytime temperatures  around 2 to 4 degrees below average. Most of the showers will be concentrated during the afternoon & evening & a few could be heavy. Little if any improvement for the start of August!.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Today, as promised, will be the best day of the week, with sunshine at times, no threat of rain & best temperatures near 20. Winds will be force 2 or 3 from the NW. Tonight should be dry  with clear spells.
(The troublesome front has moved into Northern England, giving a narrow strip of rain from Newcastle to the Solway. It may well move back towards us tomorrow!!)

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	13.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.5
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.1mm
Barometer at observation time today	1019mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	85.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST-----THURSDAY to SUNDAY
Thursday should start off with some sunshine, but it is likely to cloud up during the afternoon, with showers likely.   Friday & the weekend look like being rather unsettled, as low pressure begins to take over. The days are likely to see cloud building up to give showers during the p.m. period. There will also be some sunny intervals. Temperatures will be somewhat on the cool side, with winds in a W. quarter, mainly force 2 to 4.

THE  TWEED NEAR KELSO.  THE RIVER IS NOT THE NATIONAL BORDER AT THIS SPOT & BOTH BANKS ARE IN SCOTLAND.

A "TROUBLESOME,WRIGGLING FRONT"---SO NEAR YET SO FAR FROM A BRIEF TASTE OF SUMMER!!.
WHILE EUROPEAN HIGH PRESSURE GIVES A TEMPORARY TASTE OF SUMMER TO LARGE PARTS OF ENGLAND& WALES, WITH PARTS OF NORTHERN SCOTLAND ALSO DOING WELL, A SLOW-MOVING, HESITANT FRONT TAKES UP SEMI-PERMANENT RESIDENCE BETWEEN THE CENTRAL BELT & NORTHERN ENGLAND.
ITS ASSOCIATED CLOUD & RAIN, AFFECTED US THROUGHOUT YESTERDAY & ALTHOUGH IT HAS MOVED A LITTLE FURTHER SOUTH,IT COULD YET RETURN A LITTLE FURTHER NORTH AGAIN LATER TODAY.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A troublesome, slow moving front is wriggling around over S. Scotland, giving cloud & some rain. This affected us all day yesterday & may just move far enough north later in the day to cloud things up & bring some light rain perilously close. Meanwhile, parts of N. Scotland, as well as much of England & Wales, bask in warm sunshine & gin-clear skies. London may just hit 31.  Pitlochry seems lined up for a day with some sunshine,but also some more cloudy patches. It should stay dry, but keep an eye on the sky to S & SE where some rain might just sneak up from, later in the afternoon. Winds SW2/3, max. temp.18.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	14.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.1
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	3.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	85.0mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES in JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST----WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY
Wednesday still looks our best day of the week, with sunny spells & a high close to 20. Rather more cloud on Thursday & Friday, with occasional, mainly light rain. Temperatures in the 17 to 19 range. Saturday threatens to be more cloudy, showery & cooler.

MELROSE ABBEY---THE SITE OF THE BURIAL OF THE HEART OF ROBERT THE BRUCE.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Monday is expected to be cloudy, rather warm & humid, with light rain on occasions--not amounting to much. Skies should begin to clear later in the afternoon, as the rain moves off further south. Winds should become lighter than yesterday, blowing from the SW at around force 3 or 4. Tonight should be dry with clear spells, with lowest temperatures in double figures.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	16.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	19.8
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.3
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.2mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	SSW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	81.8mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES in JULY 

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST----TUESDAY to FRIDAY
Pressure is low over Iceland & high to the SE, giving hot & sunny weather over much of England.  By Friday, pressure will be low over France, raising the prospect of less settled conditions for the start of the Olympics.  Locally, prospects seem favourable between Tuesday & Thursday, with mainly dry weather, though rather cloudy at times, Wednesday likely to be the day with most sunshine. With fairly light winds, it should feel warm in the sunny breaks, with temperatures near 20 by day. Friday threatens to be more unsettled, with some rain & lower temperatures expected.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Much of the day will be dry, though with quite a lot of cloud. Occasional sunny intervals are likely--the best of these further E. & SE. Winds will increase from the SW up to around force 4 to 6. Despite this, highest temperatures should reach at least 19 degrees. Later this evening, a spell of rain is likely, dying out overnight, with temperatures staying well up in double figures.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	14.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	1.0mms
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	W1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	81.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK---- MON.23rd to THURS. 26th JULY
Much of this period should be dry, with the possible exception of Tuesday, when a rain belt is due through in the afternoon. Sunny intervals are expected, though skies will often be rather cloudy at times.Winds are expected to become lighter & daytime temperatures should be up to near normal values, so feeling pleasant in the sunny intervals.   All in all, one of the better weeks .

An impressive welcome sign greets the visitor & local alike, whether they have come from lands afar or just been shopping in Morrisons at Berwick. Coldstream is very much a true Border Toon, where a mere stroll can quickly take you into England & back before breakfast.
Robert Burns crossed into England here, for the very first time,back in 1787. His enthusiasm in doing so would appear to have been much less than mine was, when at school in Derbyshire, back in 1961, I encountered his work "Tam O' Shanter in the syllabus for GCE "O" level English & enjoyed it so much-- still remembering chunks of it to this day.
An imposing monument to Charles Marjoribanks(M.P. for Berwickshire) is another prominent feature when crossing the Border & former Prime Minister, Sir Alec Douglas Home is buried in the town
Back in the C18th & C19th, it was, like Gretna, a popular destination for runaway lovers seeking marriage.
Apparently, pubs & hotels just on the English side of the border, became temporarily very popular with their Scottish neighbours when the smoking ban was introduced earlier to Scotland than England!

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

A dry day is expected, with sunny spells this morning, but rather more cloud later in the day. It should feel pleasantly warm by late morning despite the rather chilly start. Winds will be force 3 or 4 from the W. with highest temperatures around 18 or 19.  A little light rain is expected overnight, as fronts move in from  the west.

Temperature at obs. time today 0915	14.3
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.6
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.1
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1021mbs
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	80.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----SUN.22nd to WED.25th JULY
Sunday will be the least settled & windiest day, with some rain likely, especially at first & again during the evening. In between, there may be breaks in the cloud with some sunshine & it should feel rather warm at 19 degrees, but with a force 5 or 6 SW wind.    Thereafter, there should be a fair amount of dry weather, with partly cloudy skies but intervals of pleasant sunshine & overall feeling quite warm in the brighter spells.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Every chance that it will remain dry today, but there will be rather large amounts of cloud, though bright on occasions with some sunny intervals. Winds will be mainly light to moderate from W. or N.W. while max. temperatures reach close to 17 (a couple of degrees down on the July normal). Tonight should be dry with some clear spells & lows of about 7 or 8.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	9.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	16.1
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)---coldest night of the month to date	4.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	2.0
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	0.4mms
Barometer at observation time today	1016mbs
Wind at observation time today	N2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	4.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	80.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----SAT.21st to TUES. 24th JULY
Pressure will become low over Iceland, but build to the S & S.E., keeping winds in a S.W. direction. It looks as if most of the time in the next 4 days will be dry, with the possible exception of parts of Sunday, when fronts will bring rain into Western Scotland & Pitlochry just getting the "left-overs"--rather cloudy, with patchy light rain.. Other than this, there should be some broken cloud with spells of sunshine & daytime temperatures close to normal, around 17 to 19. S.W. winds will be moderate to fresh.

The Borders Railway, often referred to as the "Waverley Route" was in operation from 1849 to 1969 between Edinburgh & Carlisle. The photograph shows how well the former station at Melrose has been preserved, giving passing motorists a perfect reminder of a valued alternative mode of transport that once  served the Borders.
Dr Beeching referred to the Waverley Route as the biggest money looser in the British railway system, but its closure left the region as, probably, the most rail-less part in the entire U.K. There were huge protests at & in advance of its closure, with placards proclaiming,"Waverley Line--born 1849, killed 1969"
But---all is not lost, as the Scottish Government intends to re-open the line between Edinburgh & Galashiels (with all the work & costs that will be incurred ) within the next few years.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

In the 24hr period ending 10pm. last night, Strathallan(nr Auchterarder) received 55 mms of rain.    Today in Pitlochry will see a big improvement on yesterday, with dry weather, broken cloud & sunny intervals this morning, but rather more cloud with perhaps the odd shower this afternoon.Winds will be force 3 or 4 from the NW & highest temperatures should reach 17 or 18 degrees. Dry with some clear spells tonight.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	10.5
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.0
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	6.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	4.9
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)---(more a bit further south)	18.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	WNW4
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	6.8
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	18.6mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	80.2mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA FORECAST----FRI.20th to MON.23rd JULY
Pressure will start to build over France, but an Atlantic depression will head towards Iceland.& this will influence Scotland's weather on Sunday   Friday & Saturday promise to be reasonable days in the area, with broken cloud, sunny intervals & dry for the most part. There is a low risk of the odd shower in the afternoons. Sunday threatens to be cloudy with spells of rain, though the heaviest falls will be further to the west.  The period overall will be rather cool, with winds, brisk at times, from the W or SW.

English trees & bushes on the left & Scottish trees & bushes on the right, as a burn/beck/stream/brook marks the national boundary ( along a "B" road between Cornhill-on-Tweed & Kelso). Although the River Tweed serves as the Anglo/Scottish Border for a short distance, once it approaches the North Sea, the border swings north, leaving both Berwick-upon-Tweed on the river's northern bank & Tweedmouth on its southern, both in England. By Kelso, both sides of the Tweed are in Scotland.  Only at Coldstream, does a crossing of the river take you between the two countries.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Cloudy, with periods of rain, mostly moderate in intensity. The rain may become heavy at times late morning & early afternoon. During the evening, the rain will become lighter before finally dying out. Winds will be mainly from the NW force 2 to 4 & highest temperatures pegged back to only 14 degrees (about 5 below normal). The night should be mainly dry, though misty, with lows of about 9 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	12.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	18.7
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	11.8
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	10.7
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)---takes us up to the whole month's normal.	12.5mms
Barometer at observation time today	1004mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW1
This month’s highest temperature to date	14.9
This month’s lowest temperature to date	7.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	61.6mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES 

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----THURS. 19th to SUN. 22nd
A low pressure system over S.Scotland will later move away towards Scandinavia.Pressure will then build over the S. of England, but a deep Atlantic low aiming for Iceland, is likely to keep changeable conditions over Scotland.. So it's sunny intervals & the odd shower during Thursday to Saturday, with perhaps a spell of more general rain for Saturday night & part of Sunday. It will be cool throughout the period, with winds mainly from a W. quarter.

TIME & TIDE (& THE WEATHER!!) WAIT FOR NO MAN
Despite being nearly 2 hours after the latest advised safe crossing time,this driver seems determined to make it over to Holy Island.
Fortunately for him, it was a neap tide on this occasion!  The tall structure, further along the causeway, is a place of refuge just in case the worst happens.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Following a pleasant day on Monday, Tuesday holds out the promise of another dry day, with some sunshine at times, especially this morning. During the afternoon, it will become rather more cloudy, though continuing dry through daylight hours & into the overnight period. Winds will be force 2 to 3 from the W.with maximum temperatures reaching around 17 or 18 degrees.

Temperature at obs. time today 0845	14.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	20.3
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	7.0
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	3.2
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	nil
Barometer at observation time today	1018mbs
Wind at observation time today	NNW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	7.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	49.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----WED. 18th to SAT. 21st JULY
After a couple of good days to start the week, things look set to go downhill on Wednesday, as a slow-moving warm front takes up residence over Southern Scotland. At present, it looks likely that the heaviest rain may occur to the south of our area, but still leaving us with a cloudy, rather wet day. Things should pick up again during the following 3 days, though it will sometimes be rather cloudy, with a mixture of some sunny intervals & a few showers. It will be cooler than earlier in the week, with daytime temperature 2 or 3 degrees below the mid-July norm.

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Plenty of high & medium-height cloud at present, but sunny intervals are expected to develop, with pleasant conditions for a good part of the day. Winds will be light to moderate from the W. though the top temperature of 18 degrees is a little below normal. There is a low risk of an odd light shower.   Tonight should be dry with some clear spells & temperatures down to single figures.

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	12.0
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	15.6
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	5.2
Rainfall total    (since Fri 0700Hrs)	4.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1012mbs
Wind at observation time today	W3
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	7.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	49.1mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----TUES.17th to FRI.20th JULY
Pressure is high over Biscay & low to the N. leaving Britain in a W. airflow. This period will not be totally settled, though rainfall amounts should be generally lower than recently, with most days seeing at least some dry spells with sunny intervals. Temperatures will be generally a few degrees below normal by day, with Thursday & Friday especially cool & also down to single figures overnight, as winds veer more to the N.

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Triple waterfall on the way to the Hermitage.


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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

Much improved over the last 2 days!  The day will be mainly dry, with only a small risk of an odd shower. Though rather cloudy at times, there should be a few intervals of sunshine. Winds will be from the NW, force 2 or 3 & maximum temperatures should peak at about 17 (a couple of degrees below normal, but feeling pleasant enough in any sunshine.)  Tonight should be dry with some cloud breaks & lowest temperatures around 7.

Temperature at obs. time today 0800	10.2
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	13.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.5
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	n/a
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	6.6mms
Barometer at observation time today	1009mbs
Wind at observation time today	NW2
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	7.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE  ( 71%)	42.9mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153 (2002)
Record high temperature	30.0 (1983)	Driest month	4.6 (1983)
Record low temperature	1.5 (2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----FRI 13th to MON 16th JULY
This period is likely to be somewhat drier than of late, though no signs of any great warmth or prolonged sunshine at this stage. There will be cloudy periods at times, especially on Friday & again on Monday. Only small rainfall totals are expected over the period, mainly in the form of showers, though Monday is threatened with a longer period of rain. The weekend should be blessed with some sunny spells, but in common with other days, daytime temperatures will fail to reach normal values for July, with a fresh NW breeze at times. 

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TODAY'S FORECAST FOR PITLOCHRY

The morning is likely to remain dull, with spells of rain (mainly light to moderate).During the afternoon, the rain should become lighter & patchier with some dry spells & perhaps a few sunny intervals, while overnight there should be cloud breaks with temperatures falling into single figures. The day will be cool--probably about 4 or 5 degrees down on the long-term July average. Winds will be generally force 2 or 3 from N or NE

Temperature at obs. time today 0830	10.8
Maximum temperature (last 24hrs)	14.5
Minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	9.7
Grass minimum temperature (last 24hrs)	8.8
Rainfall total (last 24hrs)	10.7mms
Barometer at observation time today	1008mbs
Wind at observation time today	SE1
This month’s highest temperature to date	23.1
This month’s lowest temperature to date	7.0
This month’s highest 24hr rainfall total to date	14.9mms
THIS MONTH'S TOTAL RAINFALL TO DATE	36.3mms

AVERAGES & EXTREMES JULY

Avg. max. temperature	19.2	Long term avg. rainfall	60.5mms
Avg min. temperature	10.4	Wettest month	153(2002)
Record high temperature	30.0(1983)	Driest month	4.6(1983)
Record low temperature	1.5(2004)

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LOCAL AREA OUTLOOK----THURS.12TH TO SUN.15th
Thursday should be much improved---dry with broken cloud & some sunshine, with temperatures up to around 17. Friday hopefully sees Scotland escaping the rain lined up for further south, while the weekend promises broken cloud, some intervals of sunshine & a few showers. It is, however, going to be on the cool side from Friday to Sunday with winds from the NW & overnight temperatures likely to be in single figures
THE MET OFFICE HOLDS OUT LITTLE PROSPECT OF ANY LENGTHY DRY,WARM & 
SUNNY PERIODS DURING THE REST OF JULY!!